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  1. Mike S

    quote:

    I have several left in stock... plain finish or anodized, right or left handed. We are out of the titanium model, Rob got the last one. Sorry. Jonathan may be writing a review in the gear section of OJ.
  2. Mike S

    Toyo M-55

    Second set of M55s I have a set of M55s on my Ford SD and have liked the performance and they have shown very little wear over the past 30K+ miles, so I just bought a second set of M55s to replace the Revos on my 80. The Revos were 285/75/R16s and the M55s are 255/85/R16s. This just happened a...
  3. Mike S

    Too much tire on my LC100?

    The PSI on E rated tires is max inflation. I run Toyo M55 E rated tires on my Ford F350 Superduty. They are at 55 PSI unloaded and at 65 when towing my Airstream. I had the truck at the Ford dealer for some maintenance and the tech saw the '80 PSI' on the tires, and started to inflate to max...
  4. Mike S

    Old battery charger to new, possible?

    Is the charger you have an on-board charger?
  5. Mike S

    Battery Guage

    I think you would be better served with an ammeter. These require istalling a simple shunt. Check an RV or marine hardware and electronics supplier for a 12V model.
  6. Mike S

    How to mount a Serengeti RTT to Thule

    You should be able to find steel or aluminum C channel the can be bolted to the bottom of the tent. The C channel should run front to rear and across the Thule bars... then you can buy or fashion a clamp from hardware available at most hardware stores. If you want to call and discuss, I'll do...
  7. Mike S

    How to mount a Serengeti RTT to Thule

    We can also supply a set made for Thule and Yakima bars.
  8. Mike S

    Land Cruiser Photos

    Two photos from last week. Left to right - my 80, Chris' 70 series pickup, Bob's diesel 60. Chris crossing a playa.
  9. Mike S

    Fridge/Freezer 101

    NW -- Three way fridges are poor performers on 12V DC and draw more than 3X the amps as a DC/AC fridge like the Engel. I have an Engel 45 with travel blanket and slide that mounts to a set of rails and moves between my Landcruiser and my F350. It draws <2 amps per hour, I have used it for up...
  10. Mike S

    RTT's 101 Everything to know!

    I talk to a lot of people about selection of roof top tents. I usually advise them to think carefully about: > Conditions of use - weather, duration of trips, type of travel (mainly freeway, back country, etc.), amount of set-up and take down (daily? weekly?) that they would typically do when...
  11. Mike S

    ford diesel- need some info

    I owned a 1983 F250 6.9L diesel for many years. The rear is a Dana 60. The front end is problematic if you drive on a lot of bad roads. Hard to keep aligned and will eat tires if not aligned properly. This is the single weak spot on this truck. The engine is bullet proof as long as you do the...
  12. Mike S

    What style of tires is everyone running?

    I am running Toyo M55s (285/75/R16) on the F350, and Bridgestone Revos (285/75/R16) on my 80 series Landcruiser. On my Ford Expedition, I am running Michelin Cross Terrains (265/85/R17).
  13. Mike S

    Mobicool/Waeco A40 3-way Fridge?

    I have a Dometic 3-way (110 AC - 12V DC - Propane) in my Airstream. I have an Engel 45L in my LC. The Engel is a FAR BETTER fridge. I am planning on dumping the 3- way Dometic and replacing with a 110 AC - 12V DC Norcold fridge/freezer. Here's why... > The Dometic does not really cool hen...
  14. Mike S

    roof top tent on a soft top

    At OX'10 I had a good look at Frenchie's (FrenchieXJ) Gobi Stealth rack that he uses with his Maggiolina Extreme. Of the racks I have seen for Jeeps (a fair number), the Gobi is the best designed and strongest. My $.02 worth.
  15. Mike S

    Oil weight in an FZJ-80

    My '96 80 have been running 5-30 Synthetic (Castrol first, then Mobil One) at 5K SI since break-in. Zero issues, no oil burning and we're at 155K miles right now. Runs very quiet and smooth.
  16. Mike S

    How many rack bars should I have under my Maggiolina?

    The Maggiolina does not require more than two bars. That said, if you are contemplating a GUTTER MOUNT for your cross bars, we like to see three cross bars. This better distributes the weight of the tent across the gutters, and in rough traveling will help prevent the tower feet from damaging...
  17. Mike S

    Axe or chainsaw?

    I just carry a double bit axe and a bow saw for cutting and splitting down wood. Chain saws are a great tool, but I dislike hearing or making noise in the woods.
  18. Mike S

    New Autohome Maggiolina/Columbus tent, the AirTop

    The light has a wire that i runs under the head liner and is tucked into the top passenger-side pocket. It is not terminated so that owners may use battery clips or a standard 12V cigarette lighter style plug. If you have an outlet that is not switched, I would use the cigarette lighter style...
  19. Mike S

    Melvill and Moon Campaign Furniture

    AH HA! A plausible answer. When it's that hot, I prefer a V&T or a very cold Modelo.
  20. Mike S

    Corey's 2007 FJ Cruiser built for expedtion/overland, & daily driver

    Corey Thanks for posting up photos of the new rack. Looks good. Sergio tells me that they are 'reengineering' to resolve the issue with the front cam latches by changing the spacing. We are making the racks available for both small and medium sized Maggiolinas and Columbus tents, and they...
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